Wharfedale S2500
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1. S SERIES Professional Amplifiers 5 1000 SPECIFICATIONS Output Power Stereo 215 Watts per channel into 8 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz 350 Watts per channel into 4 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz 462 Watts per channel into 2 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz Bridged 630 Watts into 8 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz 910 Watts into 4 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz THD N lt 0 02 requency Response 20Hz 20kHz 0 0 5dB 10Hz 40kHz 0 2dB 95dBu Voltage Gain 33dB Input Sensitivity 0 72V 0 65dBu Maximum Input Level 22dBu Input Impedance Balanced 20kQ Unbalanced 10kQ Controls Low Cut Filter 5oHz 6dB 12dB oct 30Hz 6dB 12dB oct SIGNAL Indicators Turns on approx 35dBu CLIP indicators Turns on approx 350Wx2 4Q output Limiter Turns on approx 350Wx2 4Q output Amplifier Protection Mute function DC detection Overload and short detection Temperature detection Power Amp Type Class AB complementary linear output AC Power Options AC100 120V 220 240V 50 60Hz Dimensions HxWxD mm 96mm x 482 6m m x 427mm inches 3 8 x 19 x 16 8 kg 15 4kg 55 33 9155 Product details features and specifications subject to change without notice 15 S SERIES Professional Amplifiers 1500 SPECIFICATIONS Output Power Stereo 300 Watts per channel into 8 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz 480 Watts per channel into 4 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz 650 Watts per channel into 2 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz Bridged 910 Watts into 8 oh2. y Da PROFESSIONAL POWER AMPLIFIERS 9 1900 Professional Amplifier OWNER S MANUAL S SERIES Professional Amplifiers TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 2 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 FRONT AND REAR PANEL REFERENCE DRAWINGS WARNINGS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION INTRODUCTION GETTING STARTED FRONT PANEL FEATURES AND CONTROLS REAR PANEL FEATURES AND CONTROLS INPUT AND B MODE SWITCHES MODE SWITCH OPERATION OUTPUT AND B WIRING OPTIONS USING OUTPUT A NL 4 FOR BOTH OUTPUTS BRIDGED MONO MODE NL 4 WIRING BINDING POST WIRING OPTIONS CONNECTING BARE ENDED SPEAKER CABLE LEADS CONNECTING SPEAKER CABLE WITH SPADE LUGS CONNECTING SPEAKER CABLE WITH BANANA PLUGS CONNECTING SPEAKER CABLE BRIDGED MONO GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS S 1000 SPECIFICATIONS S 1500 SPECIFICATIONS S 2500 SPECIFICATIONS BACK COVER CONTACT INFORMATION S SERIES Professional Amplifiers FRONT AND REAR PANEL REFERENCE DRAWINGS Protect Bridge Peak A Peak B Professional Amplifier r OUTPUT B di LAW ete BREAKER OUTPUT B NEG T Professional Power Amplifier Pos Nec T e y M SS WWW WHARFEDALEPRO COM a je A CAUTION AC 100V 120V 60Hz BRIDGED MONO S SERIES Professional Amplifiers WARNINGS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Unpacking All Wharfedale Pro products are ful
3. between amplifiers and speakers Use only approved speaker cables with proper connectors 6 CAUTION The S Series professional amplifiers are capable of generating very high sound pressure levels Use care with operation to avoid exposure to excessive volume levels that can cause permanent hearing damage if operated to extremes 7 SERVICE There are no user serviceable parts inside this product Users should not attempt to service this product Potential dangerous voltages and shock hazards are present inside this product Warranty nullification could result if this is attempted Wharfedale Pro Limited Warranty Wharfedale Pro SR Series amplifiers are warranted to the original purchaser against manufacturing or materials defects for a period of one year from the original date of purchase Faults arising from misuse unauthorized modifications or accidents are not covered under this warranty No other warranty is expressed or implied In the event of malfunction contact your authorized Wharfedale Pro dealer or distributor for Information Be aware that warranty details may differ from country to country Contact your dealer or distributor for information 2 S SERIES Professional Amplifiers Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Wharfedale Pro S Series professional power amplifier Please read this manual completely to ensure proper operation and complete understanding of the features of these products Th
4. in this mode BRIDGE MODE provides a single 4O or 8O output for connection to an equivalent speaker impedance load Be aware of the increased power output that BRIDGE MODE provides and be sure that all speakers have appropriate power handling capabilities before making connections otherwise speaker damage may occur Speaker wiring for BRIDGE MODE is made via the two middle output binding post terminals See pages 10 and 13 for BRIDGE MODE wiring details S SERIES Professional Amplifiers OUTPUT AND 5 WIRING OPTIONS Output wiring options consist of NL 4 Speakon type female connectors for the left and right outputs along with industry standard binding posts for direct wiring connections or wiring with banana plugs OUTPUTA OUTPUT B ELM B MONO esce NL 4 CONNECTOR WIRING OUTPUT amp 8 FULL RANGE Negauve lead from amplifier FULL RANGE FULL 1 POSITIVE RANGE 1 NEGATIVE Positive lead from amplifier S SERIES Professional Amplifiers USING OUTPUT JACK NL 4 FOR BOTH OUTPUTS Positive lead N from OUTPUT B orn Negative lead e m son OUTPUT Negative lead from OUTPUT B cum 2 H DUAL OUTPUT Positive lead R from OUTPUT A FULL RANGE SHARED OUTPUT 1 POSITIVE OUTPUT A 1 NEGATIVE OUTPUT A 2 POSITIVE OUTPUT B 2 NEGATIVE OUTPUT B BRIDGE
5. in which it is to be used The S Series amps are NOT to be used in a country using a different source supply voltage other than for which it is designed Note the operating voltage shown near the AC power cord jack and ONLY connect this unit to the appropriate AC source voltage 2 Packing The packaging has been designed protect the amplifier during transit If any shipping damage has occurred consult your dealer and the shipping provider 3 Safety Avoid excessive heat humidity dust and vibration Store and operate the power amplifier away from high temperatures or humidity Also avoid locations which may be subject to excessive dust and vibration physical shocks that could cause mechanical damage to the amp WARNING REFER ALL MAINTENANCE REPAIRS AND MODIFICATIONS TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS For the protection of the amplifier and other audio equipment always turn off the power on the amplifier and other system components before connecting or disconnecting audio cables 4 Warranty The S Series power amplifiers are covered by limited warranty of any defects in workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase This warranty is non transferable and applies only to the original purchaser If any warranty related issues occur contact your dealer S SERIES Professional Amplifiers FRONT PANEL FEATURES AND CONTROLS 1 Power switch Push to turn powe
6. not used INPUT A owitch 2 Engages the signal LIMITER in the ON up position and disengages it when OFF down Switch 3 Selects the LO CUT roll off frequency of 30Hz in the up position and 50Hz in the down position owitch 4 Engages the LO CUT filter in the OFF down position and disengages it in the ON up position This is a 12dB per octave filter slope INPUT B owitch 5 Engages the signal LIMITER in the ON up position and disengages it when OFF down Switch 6 Selects the LO CUT roll off frequency of 30Hz in the up position and 50Hz in the down position owitch 7 Engages the LO CUT filter in the OFF down position and disengages it in the ON up position This is a 12dB per octave filter slope OUTPUTS Switches 8 amp 9 Engage the PARALLEL input signal configuration in the up position and engages STEREO input configuration when down Switch 10 11 amp 12 Selects the BRIDGE output mode in the up position and disengages it normal stereo mode in the down position S SERIES Professional Amplifiers MODE SWITCH OPERATION LIMITER A limiter is a circuit that prevents signal overload and distortion in an audio signal path When engaged the internal limiter circuit will keep the audio signal from going over a preset level threshold thereby helping to prevent signal distortion within the amplifier and in the speaker system The limiter also serves to prevent speaker damage The limiter function can be
7. on approx 840Wx2 4Q output Amplifier Protection Mute function DC detection Overload and short detection Temperature detection Power Amp Type Class H complementary linear output AC Power Options AC100 120V 220 240V 50 60Hz Dimensions HxWxD mm 96mm x 482 6mm x 427mm g afa gt 5 lt O D Q G 2 2 inches 3 8 x 19 x 16 8 Weight kg 17 7kg Ibs 39155 Product details features and specifications subject to change without notice 17 Z Wharfedale International LTD IAG HOUSE Sovereign Court Ermine Business Park Huntingdon Cambs PE29 6XU England www wharfedalepro com IAG Professional reserves the right to alter or improve specifications without notice All rights reserved 2007 Wharfedale Pro Wharfedale Pro is a member of the International Audio Group
8. D MONO MODE NL 4 WIRING Negative lead from amplifier USING OUTPUT A NL 4 BRIDGED BRIDGED MODE 1 POSITIVE MONO 2 NEGATIVE SEE DETAILS ABOUT BRIDGE MODE Positive SWITCH SETTINGS ON PAGE 7 and 13 lead from amplifier 10 S SERIES Professional Amplifiers BINDING POST WIRING OPTIONS A BRIDGED N BRIDGE As shown in the graphic above the stereo and bridged mono applications can be connected as indicated Binding post wiring can be done with spade connectors bare wire ends tightened into the binding posts or via banana plugs inserted into the end of the binding posts CONNECTING BARE ENDED SPEAKER CABLE LEADS NEGATIVE POSITIVE LEAD TO LEAD TO SPEAKER SPEAKER Strip away approximately 72 12mm of insulation from the speaker wire Twist the bare copper wire ends tightly Unscrew each binding post insert the wire into the hole in the metal portion of the binding post and tighten the binding post securely Be care of stray wire strands that could cause shorts 11 S SERIES Professional Amplifiers CONNECTING SPEAKER CABLE WITH SPADE LUGS NEGATIVE POSITIVE LEAD TO LEAD TO SPEAKER SPEAKER CONNECTING SPEAKER CABLE WITH BANANA PLUGS NEGATIVE POSITIVE LEAD TO LEAD TO SPEAKER SPEAKER x 12 S SERIES Professional Amplifiers CONNECTING SPEAKER CABLE BRIDGED MONO POSITIVE LEAD TO SPEAKER NEGATIVE LEAD TO SPEAKER 13 BRIDGED MON
9. O MODE REQUIRES SWITCH 10 11 amp 12 TO BE IN THE UP ON POSITION S SERIES Professional Amplifiers GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Make sure that the power switch is set to the OFF position while making connections to and from the power amplifier Connect all external components Speakers Microphones instruments etc Check for secure connections Turn all level controls down on mixers amplifiers and signal processing devices Connect the A C power cord to the power outlet of the amplifier After powering up all other devices first turn the power switch on the amplifier to the ON position and verify that the POWER LED is lit Turn the amplifier volume control up to the 7 setting This setting can be adjusted higher or lower as needed after set up With the source signal present a person singing in to a microphone or and instrument playing adjust the various signal levels as needed Make any needed overall volume adjustments with the volume control on the mixer and the amplifier When powering down make sure any external power amps are switched off first BASIC STEREO SOUND SYSTEM HOOKUP ET MICROPHONES MIXER Jam OUTPUTS MIXER O00000 G GG n Q O OoOO gt N S SERIES AMPLIFIFER PUES ET SPEAKER A SPEAKER B AMP OUTPUTS 14
10. e Wharfedale Pro S Series power amplifiers are designed for ease of use and quality audio performance in portable sound reinforcement applications S 1000 Stereo mode 215 Watts per channel into 8 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz 350 Watts per channel into 4 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz 462 Watts per channel into 2 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz Bridged mode 630 Watts into 8 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz 910 Watts into 4 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz 5 1500 Stereo mode 300 Watts per channel into 8 ohms 0 1 THD 1 2 480 Watts per channel into 4 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz 650 Watts per channel into 2 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz Bridged mode 910 Watts into 8 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz 1200 Watts into 4 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz 5 2500 Stereo mode 490 Watts per channel into 8 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz 760 Watts per channel into 4 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz 1050 Watts per channel into 2 ohms 0 196 THD 1kHz Bridged mode 1400 Watts into 8 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz 2200 Watts into 4 ohms 0 196 THD 1kHz 3 S SERIES Professional Amplifiers Getting Started 1 AC Power Connections All S Series power amplifiers are equipped with an internal AC power supply Connect the appropriate grounded IEC power cable to the power amp BEFORE connecting it to the power outlet It is important to allow adequate ventilation to the powered amplifier as it may become warm during extended periods of operation Each S Series amp is shipped with the correct power cable for the country
11. engaged by engaging MODE SWITCHES SW2 for INPUT A and SW5 for INPUT B in the up ON position LO CUT MODE SWITCHES SW3 SW4 for INPUT A and SW6 SW7 for INPUT B provide the options of low frequency filtering starting at the 30Hz and 50Hz frequency ranges and frequencies below those points These filters roll off the lower bass frequency range to help eliminate unwanted boominess in the sound system with a 12dB per octave slope MODE Switch SW4 engages the LO CUT filter and Switch SW3 selects between the 30Hz in the up ON position and 50Hz in the down OFF position INPUT MODE The INPUT MODE switches select the operating mode of the amplifier STEREO mode allows the unit to function as a two channel amplifier with each input INPUT A amp INPUT B routed to a separate amplifier output OUTPUT A amp OUTPUT B respectively PARALLEL mode sums the signals of INPUT A and INPUT B together and routes the combined signal to both OUTPUT A and OUTPUT B BRIDGE MODE This mode allows you to combine the amplifier outputs for more power MODE SWITCHES 10 11 and 12 control this function BRIDGE MODE can provide nearly three times more power output than operating the amp in STEREO mode When in BRIDGE MODE only the controls on INPUT A are functional INPUT B MODE SWITCH settings have no affect on the operation of the amplifier when in BRIDGE MODE and the volume control for INPUT B should be set all the way down when operating
12. ly tested before leaving the factory After unpacking please inspect the unit In the event of any noticed damage due to shipping contact your dealer and the shipping provider immediately to file a shipping damage claim Retain the shipping carton and all packaging material in case the unit needs to be returned 1 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and become familiar with the features and functions of this product before operating it 2 RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference 3 COMPLY WITH ALL WARNINGS All warnings and instructions for this product should be adhered to 4 USING AMPLIFIERS In order to avoid damage to equipment it is advisable to establish and follow a routine for powering up and powering down a sound system With all system components connected turn on source equipment mixers signal processors record and playback units etc BEFORE powering up amplifiers Transient voltages from powering up source equipment can damage speakers if amplifiers are turned on Make sure that amplifier volumes are set to their minimum settings and power up any system amplifiers LAST It is recommended that all system components be allowed to stabilize for several seconds before any source signals are introduced or level setting adjustments are made Similarly when shutting systems down turn all amplifiers off first before powering down any other system components 5 CABLES Do not use shielded or microphone cables for connection
13. ms 0 1 THD 1kHz 1200 Watts into 4 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz i U 40kHz 0 208 Hum and Noise and Noise du 0 Controls Low Cut Filter 50Hz 6dB 12dB oct 30Hz 6dB 12dB oct SIGNAL Indicators Turns on approx 35dBu CLIP indicators Turns on approx 490Wx2 4Q output Limiter Turns on approx 506Wx2 40 output Amplifier Protection Mute function DC detection Overload and short detection Temperature detection Power Amp Type Class AB complementary linear output AC Power Options AC100 120V 220 240V 50 60Hz Dimensions HxWxD mm 96mm x 482 6mm x 427mm inches 3 8 x 19 x 16 8 Weight kg 16 3kg IDS 35 9lbs Product details features and specifications subject to change without notice 16 S SERIES Professional Amplifiers S 2500 SPECIFICATIONS Output Power Stereo 490 Watts per channel into 8 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz 760 Watts per channel into 4 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz 1050 Watts per channel into 2 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz Bridged 1400 Watts into 8 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz 2200 Watts into 4 ohms 0 1 THD 1kHz Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz 0 0 5dB Hum and Noise nput Sensitivity Maximum Input Level 22dBu nput Impedance Balanced 20kQ Unbalanced 10kQ Controls Low Cut 50Hz 6dB 12dB oct 30Hz 6dB 12dB oct SIGNAL Indicators Turns on approx 35dBu CLIP indicators Turns on approx 800Wx2 40 output Limiter Turns
14. r on or off 2 Power On LED This LED lights when the power is on for the amplifier 3 Protect LED This LED will light up when a fault is detected in the amplifier operation 4 Bridge LED This LED lights up when the amplifier is set to BRIDGED mode 5 PeakA LED This LED indicates overload of the signal of Channel A 6 Peak B LED This LED indicates overload of the signal of Channel B 7 Channel A Signal Present LED Indicates presence of signal on Channel A 8 Channel B Signal Present LED Indicates presence of signal on Channel B 9 Channel A Signal Level Control This knob controls the output level of Channel A 10 Channel B Signal Level Control This knob controls the output level of Channel B Peak U kB ea ea Professional Amplifier S SERIES Professional Amplifiers REAR PANEL FEATURES AND CONTROLS 1 INPUT A XLR and 4 Balanced Line Input jacks These XLR inputs are balanced input jacks and 74 TRS Tip Ring Sleeve balanced unbalanced inputs These jacks are designed to be connected to 4dBu balanced or unbalanced line level sources 2 INPUT B XLR and Balanced Line Input jacks 3 MODE Switches Allows for selection of various operating modes for the amplifier 4 Cooling Fan This fan provides air flow and cooling to the internal amplifier components 5 OUTPUT A Binding Post Outputs Positive and negative binding posts are provided for connection to speaker
15. s via banana plug spade terminal or bare wire connections 6 OUTPUT B Binding Post Outputs 7 OUTPUT A Speakon Output Jacks Speakon type connector provided for connection of the output of the amplifier to speakers These outputs are rated for speaker connections of 4 to 8 ohms 8 OUTPUT B Speakon Output Jacks 9 AC Power jack Plug the appropriate A C power cord to this connector WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BYPASS THE GROUND CONNECTION OF THE POWER CORD 10 Circuit Breaker Provides short circuit protection to amplifier outputs 9 E OO us 5 zm amp I Wharfedale x 1 MODEL S SERIES Professional Power Amplifier WWW WHARFEDALEPRO COM PER CHANNEL IMPEDANCE 770 40 IN LOAD i CAUTION S SERIES Professional Amplifiers INPUT A amp B MODE SWITCHES The MODE SWITCHES for the S 2500 provide the means to configure the amplifier in for a variety of different applications The following legend shows the available selections MODE SWITCHES 9999999998 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101112 Switch Function BRIDGE MODE na INPUT A INPUT B ODE GE MO N A position SW jSw3 swa sws swe swz sws sw swio swiijswi2 UPON N A Engage 30Hz Disengage Engage 30Hz Disengage PARALLEL Engage NIA Disengage 50Hz Engage Disengage 50Hz Engage STEREO Disengage Jour iocur move owitch 1 is
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